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All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the gateway interacts with?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of a holding registers?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus RTU. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus RTU frame?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the terms below is best described as a discreet output memory location?
There are several different ways to let an operator know about an alarm in any HMI. Which of the answers below would best be described as a vibrations given off by a device?
There are several types of converters. Which one of the answers below is best known as a "Repeater"?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to read the input status of coils on a slave device ?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best be used for an analog value that has no need of significant accuracy?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-232 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
There are several fields in an Ethernet message frame structure. Which of the answers represent the content of the FCS field in the Ethernet message frame?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a holding registers would use?
Which of the answers below best represents one of the recommended standards in regards to Instrumentation?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is used for schools, small localized businesses, and shopping malls?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the switch interacts with?
Which of the answers below has the correct amount and kind of parameters of an Foundation field bus AI block?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that maps the data from up to 16 field devices that it supports?
Which answer below best reflects the baud rate of a serial communication channel that transmits 3 bit symbols at a rate of 3648 bps?
In IPv4, it is possible to divide the class of network into a smaller network. Which of the terms below best describes this process?
Proprietary communication protocols have several advantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not an advantage?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow observation and control of the plant?
In the process conditions model, there are transition points between the stages of operating conditions. Which of the answers below is the signals conditions moving from abnormal to shutdown conditions?
Providing power to remote sites in a SCADA system has several difficulties associated with it. Which of the answers below would be best defined as one that is the most cost-effective?